Your Safety YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your TMG Mini Skid Steer Rotating Mini Grapple. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Mini Skid Steer Rotating Mini Grapple be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
- Heavy gloves - Wet weather gear - Hearing Protection 6. Install and secure all guards before starting. 7. Wear suitable ear protection for prolonged exposure to excessive noise. 8. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
8.Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury or death and may impair the function and life of the equipment. 9.In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine.
5.Safety signs are available from your authorized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. Safety Decals Preparation 1.Never use the machine until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Mini Skid Steer Operator's Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the Mini Skid Steer and machine. 2.Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, cleaning, or moving the unit.
3.Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation. 4.Before working on this machine, shut off the engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off. 5.Never work under equipment unless itis blocked securely.
5.Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. To the New Operator or Owner Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe working environment is provided for the operator, bystanders, and the area around the worksite.
Check for structural cracks in the hitch plates. Repair or replace hitch plates as needed. Check hitch components frequently. Repair or replace any part that is excessively worn, bent, broken, or missing. Lubricate lock pins (#1) at the prescribed interval in your compact loader manual. Check operation of lock pins (#1).
Engage the lock pins to secure The Rotating Mini Grapple to the loader. Connect the hydraulics: Use a clean rag or paper towel to clean the dirt from the couplers on the hose ends of the Mini Skid Steer. Connect the hoses to the Mini Skid Steer couplers. Be sure the couplers are securely seated. Route and secure the hoses along the frame with clips, tape or plastic ties to prevent binding and pinching.
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Place the attachment on the ground in such a position that it cannot move during maintenance, transporting, cleaning, adjustments, and installation of accessories or storage. Do not put the attachment into such uses, for which it is not designed. The danger zone is 100 feet; ensure that no one is inside the danger zone, take special note of children, cease all operation if children are present in the danger zone.
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12 Volt Wire Diagram for Hydraulic Diverter To operate the diverter some loaders require this switch and circuit to be installed when only one auxiliary circuit is available. This circuit will operate a hydraulic diverter valve. In the de-energized state the auxiliary hydraulic circuit will control the opening and closing of the grapple.
EQUIPMENT FEATURE WARNINGS Unique Branch Manager Features ROPE BOLLARD Rated for 200 lbs. Never exceed your equipment operating capacity TREE PUSHER Never exceed your machine’s operating Capacity LOG DOGS Never exceed your machine’s operating Capacity RECEIVER HITCH Never exceed your machine’s operating Capacity Round stock inserts into the bottom of Grapple Hanger—Pin it In.
MAINTENANCE Before Every Use Check that all fasteners (nuts, bolts, pins, keepers) are in their right place and are tight. Inspect and replace any worn, torn or missing safety decals. Investigate the location of any oil leaks and repair. Lubricate all joints with lithium grease. Every Week Check the condition of the cutting edge and/or tooth points.
Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or cap screws unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. * Torque value for bolts and cap screws are identified by their head markings SPECIFICATION Specifications &...
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